Severe COVID-19 May Be Linked to Long-Haul Symptoms
New research from Jana Hirschtick
People who experience very severe COVID-19 illness have a higher prevalence of persistent symptoms, according to a new University of Michigan study.
Health Equity
Truck Noise in Southwest Detroit Adds to Public Health Concerns
New research from Stuart Batterman
Researchers at the University of Michigan joined forces with the Southwest Detroit Community Benefits Coalition and local community members to evaluate the noise impact of trucks on Southwest Detroit. Currently, trucks are being rerouted as part of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge construction.
Michigan Coronavirus Dashboard to Include Disparities, Vaccination Data
Soon, Michigan residents will be able to search the number of coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths by race, ethnicity, age and gender as University of Michigan experts expand the capabilities of the statewide coronavirus MI Safe Start dashboard.
Vaccine Hesitancy and COVID-19
Q&A with Abram Wagner and Trina R. Shanks
With several vaccines approved and more people receiving them, our eyes now turn to vaccine acceptance. Vaccines give us the ability to prevent severe disease and reduce transmission. What questions do people have about the vaccines and the systems administering them?
Black Michiganders with COVID-19 Suffer Worse Health, Socioeconomic Outcomes Than Whites
New research from Nancy Fleischer
Black COVID-19 survivors experience worse outcomes related to care access, recovery, and social and economic factors when compared to their white counterparts, according to research on the impact of COVID-19 on Michiganders.
Understanding COVID-19 "Long Haulers" and Long-Term Effects of the Virus
Melissa Creary quoted on Michigan Radio
Assistant professor of Health Management and Policy Melissa Creary discusses discrimination among patients in the US health care system.